State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Kaihu Valley School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Kaipara Coastal, Dargaville, with 13 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Kaihu Valley School, Ministry school number 1020 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
13students
Kaihu Valley School had 13 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 13 students on the roll, so they sum to about 154%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Kaihu Valley School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aranga School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 17 | 13.1 km |
| Dargaville High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 406 | 18.8 km |
| Dargaville Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 169 | 18.8 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 96 | 18.8 km |
| Pakotai School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 23 | 19.1 km |
| Tangowahine School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 13 | 19.1 km |
| Selwyn Park School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 143 | 19.3 km |
| Dargaville Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 401 | 19.4 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Kaihu Valley School vs Aranga School
- Kaihu Valley School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
- Kaihu Valley School vs Pakotai School
Common questions
What year levels does Kaihu Valley School cover?
Kaihu Valley School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Kaihu Valley School?
13 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Kaihu Valley School have an enrolment zone?
No. Kaihu Valley School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Kaihu Valley School a state school?
Kaihu Valley School is a state school.